* Institute of Nanotechnology organises two day conference for fashion and textile industry "New Technology and Smart Textiles for Industry and Fashion"

* Trial run for SmartShirt System by Sensatex

* Nanotechnology increasingly being used for smart, interactive materials: researchers develop nano skins as potential flexible electronic components, and boost shape memory effect in thermoplastic polymers

* O'Neill introduces a whole line of wearable electronics for the F/W collection

* Heriot-Watt University launches first postgraduate course in smart and intelligent textiles and clothing system

* WEST Members: Download the free White Paper on Smart Textiles and Interactive Fabrics, the latest survey from Venture Development Corporation

*Wacoal bras keep wearers warm through use of thermoregulating crystals

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According to the latest survey by VDC, consumption in the smart and interactive textiles market is predicted to grow to to US$720million by 2008.  

The main drivers have been identified as the their need in critical applications (e.g. health and survival), in luxury applications (with niche consumer markets), the practicality of some applications and the potential market size. 

Inhibitors on the other hand have been identified to be commercial prices, cost of material and a lack of standards. 

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